PROJECTED LEADER
AJ Barner
TE · SEAStats & schedule ›4.1FF projected
↓ -0.3 vs ESPN
vs KCSun 8:20 PM ET
Should I start AJ Barner or Brian Thomas Jr. this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Check the bye week first
Brian Thomas Jr. has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
Brian Thomas Jr. has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
- AJ Barner: 1.6 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against KC.
- Brian Thomas Jr.: 2.6 FP recent scoring average.
Forecast updated · Standard
vs KCTHE ALTERNATIVE
Brian Thomas Jr.
WR · JACStats & schedule ›0.5FF projected
↑ +0.5 vs ESPN
No game scheduled
Check bye / schedule
Why this pick?
AJ Barner
Fortified4.1
ESPN4.4
Sleeper4.7
FantasyPros—
AJ Barner faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.
Brian Thomas Jr.
Fortified0.5
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Recent scoring average: 2.6 fantasy points.
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